Why Book a Crewed Yacht?
A crewed yacht charter gives you the freedom to enjoy your vacation in complete and total relaxation.
1st class service is the goal of your yacht crew, allowing you the time to enjoy all that a luxury vacation on a yacht has to offer. You don’t have to take responsibility for the yacht, docking, anchoring, provisions, cooking meals or cleaning.
- Professional Crew
- Culinary
- Water Sports
- Activities
- Relaxing
PROFESSIONAL CREW
Included in your luxury yacht charter is the service of a professional experienced captain and chef. Some yachts also have deckhands and stewardesses at your service. Your crew are experts, they have full responsibility for the vessel as well as your security and safety while onboard. Your chef will prepare your gourmet meals in the yacht’s galley taking into consideration any dietary needs, allergies, likes, and dislikes.
Before your charter begins, the captain will assess your needs and design the perfect itinerary for your vacation while your chef designs a menu for your unforgettable week aboard.
CULINARY
Your personal chef will prepare and serve all your culinary delights on your charter. He/She will also provision the yacht to cater the menu and drinks for your specific needs. Gourmet meals, snacks, wine, and a standard bar are included. If there are any food allergies or dislikes, adjustments are made.
Many of the chefs are culinary school trained and will create a menu specific to your requirements. All chefs have a gift for hosting and meeting all of your needs while on board
WATER SPORTS
Yachts offer a wide variety of water sports equipment. Scuba diving gear, snorkel gear, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, and floating water toys for lounging in the water are available. A variety of more fast-paced activities can be enjoyed behind the yacht’s fast tender.
Water skiing, wakeboarding, knee-boarding, sub-wing, scurfing (skiing on a surfboard), and tubing are available on most yachts. Kiteboarding is offered ashore and can be arranged when you arrive. Some yachts have SeaDoos, SeaBobs and eFoils for ultimate underwater fun.
ACTIVITIES
Aside from a myriad of water sports, you’ll find plenty of alternate activities in the beautiful islands of the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and the Mediterranean. If this is your first time in the area you might enjoy an island tour or a guided hike by a crew member.
Just take in a lazy day on the beach tossing a frisbee or building sand castles. Helicopter tours, deep sea and bonefishing tours, spa treatments, and yoga sessions can be arranged. The opportunities are endless.
RELAXING
This is a perfect place to fill up your relaxation cup. Comb the beach for beautiful shells, gently sail between island stops, and hang in the catamaran’s hammock as warm breezes calm your senses.
Wade in the shallow water as you follow the soft sandy beach, sit in the shade, and catch up on a chapter or two of your book. Lay in the sun on the foredeck trampolines and catch some rays. Tap into the local lifestyle, rejuvenate, and revive! You deserve a little fun in the sun.
Many yachts in our Caribbean fleet are fully equipped with dive gear and feature professional dive masters or PADI-certified instructors onboard. This means you can enjoy seamless diving without needing to arrange rendezvous services.
- Complete set of SCUBA gear provided onboard
- Tanks and weights always supplied
- Certified dive guides or instructors included
- Convenient access to world-class dive sites directly from your yacht
Yes! Certified divers can take advanced courses or explore specialty dives such as wreck diving, night diving, or deep dives. Technical dive arrangements may also be available upon request.
Beginners can join resort diving programs, while certified divers can take advanced or specialty courses. For beginners, several yachts offer Resort Diving programs — a quick introduction to SCUBA basics with supervised dives up to 40 feet (12 meters). If you’d like full certification, we can arrange your PADI Open Water Course or even advanced and specialty courses.
Certification process typically includes:
- Online learning (ideally before your trip)
- Shallow water or pool training
- Supervised open water dives
- Final certification upon completion
All courses include:
- Professional PADI-certified instructor
- SCUBA gear, training materials, and certification fees
- Safe training environments in clear, calm waters
Some of the top SCUBA diving sites include:
- RMS Rhone – The Caribbean’s most famous wreck
- Chikuzen & Rocus Wrecks – Legendary artificial reef dives
- The Indians – Perfect for snorkeling and diving
- Beyond the Reef – Artificial reefs including the famous Willy T
- Sheltered bays and coral gardens ideal for training and beginners
Yes, children as young as 10 can participate in junior PADI programs while on a yacht charter. These courses teach safe, supervised diving skills, often starting in shallow water. Families can enjoy diving together under the guidance of certified instructors.
Most crewed yachts that offer SCUBA diving include high-quality SCUBA equipment onboard, so you don’t need to bring bulky items like tanks or weights. However, many divers prefer to bring their own mask or dive computer for comfort and familiarity. Equipment onboard is well maintained and regularly serviced.
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to find helpful information for your trip. Or contact us directly for help.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON CHARTER
Having a hard time visualizing your crewed yacht vacation? Watch our video for a glimpse of life on your crewed yacht charter.
